Cracking PSA slabs

[canucksfan007]

Hey all

Have enough experience with BGS slabs, but acquired my 1st PSA slab i want to bust open.

Any tips?

The slab is quite different from BGS, and I'm scared my BGS technique won't work.

Any help is appreciated!

Thanks in advance

[RGM81]

It's very easy. Take a pair of pliers, snap off the corners. Once you've got them all, work over one of the top corners a little more and you should eventually be able to just pull the slab apart.

[ari4l2010]

This always works for me Steffan. Have yet to damage a card.

[pwskelly]

Thanks for the video link ... I usually put the slab in a bench vise grip in the shed for extra security.

[ari4l2010]

Thanks for the video link ... I usually put the slab in a bench vise grip in the shed for extra security.

I used to use the vice grip as well but was always scared that the card would fall on the floor.

[pwskelly]

Lol, sorry I guess I should have been clearer. I only use the vise to hold the card until the initial snip ... once I get the screwdriver out I lay the slab on a clean surface on gently turn it until the top starts to separate from the back half.

However you choose to do it, patience and caution is the key.

[canucksfan007]

Thanks guys! Card is out, safe and sound